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Kelly Lake Trail

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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Medicine Bow Mountains
  5. State Forest State Park
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Length

5.6 Miles 9.0 Kilometers

89%

Runnable

Elevation

1,645' 502 m

Ascent

-160' -49 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

31%

Max Grade (17°)

10,862' 3,311 m

High

9,276' 2,827 m

Low

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“A remote singletrack checking off many experiences.”

— Tom Robson
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Overview

No fires above timberline.
Features: Fall Colors — Lake — River/Creek — Views — Wildflowers — Wildlife

Description

This trail leads to a high alpine lake with spectacular views where artificial fly and lure fishing is permitted. Also, you can access the N. Canadian Yurt, Canadian Trail, Hidden Valley Trail, and Clear Lake Trail.

Nestled in a stunning, glacially carved valley, Kelly Lake Trail has it all - including some of the best wildflowers you've ever seen...

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Land Manager: Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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Kelly Lake as the sun is going down.
Kelly Lake as the sun is going down.
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Nice flat part of the trail through a lush valley.
Nice flat part of the trail through a lush valley.
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Aspens along the Kelly Lake Trail.
Aspens along the Kelly Lake Trail.
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Finally made it to the lake. Time for some fishing.
Finally made it to the lake. Time for some fish…
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